[GWAMIT] Announcements - Week of 2/25/13

[GWAMIT]

Dear GWAMIT Members,

Nominate a graduate woman for MIT’s upcoming Graduate Women of Excellence
event! See details below. If you have any events or announcements to share
with the GWAMIT membership, please email us at gwamit-sec at mit.edu.

Have a great week!

*The GWAMIT Board*
Send your ideas to: gwamit-exec at mit.edu
Send your announcements to: gwamit-sec at mit.edu
Visit us: http://gwamit.org

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*GWAMIT:*
1. Announcing the 2013 GWAMIT Executive Board!

*MIT: *
2. [AMITA] Legal Issues for Start-ups (Mon. Feb. 25, 6:30-9pm)
3. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "Orchids" (Fri. Mar. 1, 7pm)
4. Strategic Networking: Keys to Securing Your Career (Mon. Mar. 4, 6:30pm)
5. [WGS] Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Menses 101 (Wed. Mar. 6,
12-1:30pm)
6. Call for nominations: Honoring Graduate Women of Excellence (Nominations
due March 15)

*Outside MIT:*
7. [HGWISE] Fireside Chat with Susan Hockfield: A Discussion with the First
Female President of MIT (Tues. Feb. 26, 5pm)
8. [MASS-AWIS] Communications Workshop (Wed. Feb. 27, 6-9pm)
9. MassChallenge Sampler: Leadership (Tues. Mar. 5, 6-8pm)
10. The Power of Community: Global Marathon (Mar. 6-8)

To see more events beyond this week's digest visit
http://bit.ly/gwamitevents and http://bit.ly/gwamitinterest

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FULL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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*1. Announcing the 2013 GWAMIT Executive Board!
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We are thrilled to announce the results of our elections for the GWAMIT
Executive Board. Please help us welcome our new Chairs and Secretary:

*Executive Co-Chairs:* Leyla Isik & Mitali Thakor
*Secretary:* Becky Asher
*Membership Chair:* Dina Faddah
*Publicity Chair:* Manasi Vartak
*Finance Chair:* Irene Hu

Read more about the current Executive Board’s interests and
bios<https://sites.google.com/site/gwamitweb/about/gwamit-leaders>.
As always, you can reach the Executive Board at gwamit-exec at mit.edu.


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*2. [AMITA] Legal Issues for Start-ups (Mon. Feb. 25, 6:30-9pm)*
*When:* Monday, February 25, 6:30-9pm
*Where:* E51-315
*Register:* http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita

Tickets:
MIT Students: Free for first 20 to register, then $5
MIT Alumni, Faculty, or Staff: $10
Guests: $15

$5 extra at the door, so register online!
http://alumweb.mit.edu/groups/amita

Distinguished panelists:

Danielle Lauzon, B.A. ‘97 University of Michigan, J.D. 2000 Villanova
University School of Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif), is a partner
in Goodwin Procter LLP’s Technology  companies Group. She represents
companies in a wide range of industries, including software, hardware,
information technology services, clean technology, and life sciences. She
provides advice on all aspects of corporate governance and securities law
compliance, including start-up and formation matters. Ms. Lauzon also has
experience in merger and acquisition transactions and securities offerings.
In addition, she has represented companies as well as venture capital and
private equity firms in numerous venture capital financings and
recapitalizations.

Wendy Verlander SB, SM II ’89, JD 1994 Columbia Law School (3-year Harlan
Fiske Stone scholar), is a partner in WilmerHale’s Intellectual Property
Department. Ms. Verlander has extensive experience in IP litigation, and is
also experienced in arbitration, patent procurement, reexamination
proceedings, drafting opinions of counsel, technology transfer and
licensing and due diligence investigations for corporate transactions. She
works with companies at all stages of development and growth, from
start-ups to Fortune 50 companies.

Christine Kuta, SM II ’83, J.D. Suffolk University Law School, is an
intellectual property lawyer. Her practice includes intellectual property
strategy, portfolio development and management, and patent
and trademark prosecution. Ms. Kuta counsels clients in a wide variety of
technical areas including computer systems and software applications,
telephony and computer networks, medical devices,
lighting systems, materials and manufacturing processes. Ms. Kuta has been
in private practice for over ten years. Prior to entering private practice,
Ms. Kuta worked in the computer industry for fifteen years, first as a
hardware engineer, then as a software engineer, and later as in-house
intellectual property counsel.

Moderator: Marta Gross Sc.B. X ’80, J.D. ‘88 Suffolk University School of
Law (Evening Division, cum laude) is a partner in Goodwin Procter LLP ’s
Litigation Department and a member of its Patent Litigation Practice. For
more than 20 years, she has focused her practice on patent matters,
including patent litigation, strategic counseling and opinions, and
patent-related due diligence. Ms. Gross joined Goodwin Procter as a partner
in 2003, and upon joining the firm, Ms. Gross organized and developed the
strategic patent counseling practice to support Teva, the world’s largest
generic pharmaceutical company. She continues to lead this team which
provides validity and infringement advice and opinions, as well as
strategic counseling to Teva and others in the life sciences. Ms. Gross
worked as an engineer for eight years after her graduation from MIT.


*3. [WGS] Women Take the Reel Film Festival: "Orchids" (Fri. Mar. 1, 7pm)
When:* Friday, March 1, 7-9pm
*Where:* 6-120

Gen X filmmaker Phoebe Hart always knew she was different growing up – but
she didn’t know why. This award-winning documentary traces Phoebe’s voyage
of self-discovery as an intersex person, a group of conditions formerly
termed hermaphroditism. Learning only in her teens that she was born with
46XY (male) chromosomes, Hart now seeks to understand her own story and the
stories of others affected by this complex and often shameful syndrome.

With help from sister Bonnie (born with the same condition) and support
from partner James, Hart drives across Australia, interviewing individuals
whose struggles and victories mirror and differ from her own. Some advocate
systemic change ending shame and controversial genital surgeries, while
others debate coming out or staying closeted with a stigmatized secret.
Questioning rigidly defined constructs of gender, sexuality, and normality,
often with lively good humor, ORCHIDS is the first film to look at intersex
from a positive perspective. Its engaging portrait of survival, courage and
reconciliation will speak to a variety of audiences and spark lively
discussion about what it means to be perceived as "different."


*4. Strategic Networking: Keys to Securing Your Career (Mon. Mar. 4, 6:30pm)
When:* Monday, March 4, 6:30pm
*Where:* 4-163
*RSVP:* heidy at mit.edu

Knowledge is powerful, but it is not just what you know, but "who you know"
AND "who knows you" that makes the ultimate difference in career success.
 In this dynamic and interactive presentation, Juliette C. Mayers will
share strategies to help you become an effective networker.

Topics include:
*  Building and strengthening your network before you need a job.  How to
create strategic and productive networks now!
*  Personal branding -- Why it is important for your career and how to
build a strong brand now!
*  Winning with social media.  Understand how to position yourself for
career success.
*  It's not just about "the what," but "the how" of networking.  Juliette
will share her approach on how to network effectively.


*5. Women's Herstory Month Lunch Lessons: Menses 101 (Wed. Mar. 6,
12-1:30pm)
When:* Wednesday, March 6, 12-1:30pm
*Where:* Margaret Cheney Room, 3-310
*RSVP:* wgs at mit.edu

What's up with the EWWW effect? About 1/2 the planet's population
menstruates and yet, we treat this natural biological process as a source
of shame, ridicule and mystery. Can it be another way? Should it? Menstrual
activism is a little known movement to challenge menstrual taboos and call
attention to how the evil twins of medicalization and commodification shape
our menstrual attitudes and practices. Come and hear about what an array of
menstrual activists are up to and how you might get involved. Please join
us for a presentation by activist Chris Bobel.

Lunch provided! RSVP to wgs at mit.edu
Wheelchair accessibility available through the Infinite Corridor in
Building 8 or through the ramp at Building 14. Elevator access in Building
10.


*6.  Call for nominations: Honoring Graduate Women of Excellence
(Nominations due March 15)
When:* Friday, March 15
*Register:* Nominations may be submitted using this short form

The Office for the Dean of Graduate Education is pleased to announce
Graduate Women of Excellence, an event to honor graduate women who
exemplify leadership and outstanding accomplishment.  Using this short
form, please nominate a graduate woman who meets the following criteria by
March 15:

* is a leader among her peers in her example and her actions,
* is dedicated to serving the MIT community to improve the graduate student
experience,
* provides thoughtful and constructive feedback when asked for advice,
* is a catalyst for change when challenges arise.

A celebration event will be held in late April and posters created by
selected nominees detailing their path to MIT will be displayed.  If you
are interesting in joining to planning team for Graduate Women of
Excellence or have any questions, please contact agerman at mit.edu.


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*7. [HGWISE] Fireside Chat with Susan Hockfield: A Discussion with the
First Female President of MIT (Tues. Feb. 26, 5pm)
When:* Tuesday, February 26, 5pm
*Where:* Geological Lecture Hall, Harvard University
*RSVP:* http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp

As MIT president, Professor Hockfield oversaw the launch of edX,
intensified institutional efforts for new and emerging energy technologies,
and emphasized MIT's continued focus on diversity. Professor Hockfield is
excited to answer your questions during this discussion;

Please submit and vote for questions at http://bit.ly/hgwise.

RSVP appreciated but not required: http://bit.ly/hgwise_rsvp


*8. [MASS-AWIS] Communications Workshop (Wed. Feb. 27, 6-9pm)
When:* Wednesday, February 27, 6-9pm
*Where:* Broad Institute Auditorium, 7 Cambridge Center
*Register:* http://conta.cc/X0pHQ0

Are you looking to extract the most value from your interactions in the
course of day-to-day communications or job and informational interviews? If
so, then this workshop is for you.

In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to identify your communication
style, understand other communication styles, and learn to recognize the
communication style of the person with whom you’re interacting.

Sarah Cardozo Duncan (
www.linkedin.com/in/sarahcardozoduncan,http://careerstrategist.com/). Sarah
Cardozo Duncan, based in Boston, Massachusetts, is a career strategist with
an established national and international client base.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30pm: Registration, Networking, and Light Snacks and Refreshments
6:30-8:30pm: Presentation by Sarah Cardozo Duncan
8:30-9:00pm: Q&A Session and Networking


*9. MassChallenge Sampler: Leadership (Tues. Mar. 5, 6-8pm)
When:* Tuesday, March 5, 6-8pm
*Where:* MassChallenge Headquarters, 1 Marina Park Drive, Boston
*Register:* http://mcsamplerleadership.eventbrite.com/

MassChallenge is a startup accelerator program based in Boston that grants
$1M a year in grants and $13M a year in in-kind support (mentorship,
resources, free space) to 125 startups that make it into the accelerator.

Join us to hear the women alumni of MassChallenge share how they’re forging
their own entrepreneurial paths and discuss what it takes to rise to the
top.

Panel discussion moderated by Susan Duffy, Executive Director of Babson’s
Center Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership. The panel will conclude with Q &
A and open networking!


*10. The Power of Community: Global Marathon (Mar. 6-8)
When:* Wednesday, March 6 – Friday, March 8
*Register:* http://bit.ly/GlobalMarathonReg

In most countries, women are under-represented in engineering and
technology professions. The Marathon -- a free, virtual event -- engages
women (and their supporters) from any discipline, experience level, age,
interest, culture, industry or employer. It encourages any and every woman
in engineering and technology to create opportunities for connecting
through discussions locally and globally.

The globally connected Main Forum – hosted by the National Engineers Week
Foundation - will present live Webcasts March 6-8 using our virtual
platform at www.inxpo.com/events/globalmarathon. With this launching point,
the Forum will cover leadership by established and emerging leaders,
entrepreneurship, and how one woman can make a difference. During the
Forum, attendees will have an opportunity to talk with speakers during
facilitated chats in our Live Chat Lounge. The Forum is free, but
registration is required.



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